United States

52375000

Immigrant Population

15.2%

Immigrant Share of Total Population

3187000

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Increasing Evidence That Recession Has Caused Number of Unauthorized Immigrants in U.S. to Drop

The U.S. unauthorized immigrant population fell by about 1 million between 2007 and 2009, with the recession widely seen as the primary cause.

A Program in Flux: New Priorities and Implementation Challenges for 287(g)

The 287(g) program faces criticism for poor oversight and racial profiling. A 2009 Obama administration memo refocused it on serious offenders but accountability gaps persist.

Mexico: A Crucial Crossroads

The recession cut remittances to Mexico by 15.7 percent in 2009 and sharply slowed northward migration, leaving the bilateral migration reform agenda unresolved.

Mexican Immigrants in the United States

In 2008, Mexican immigrants made up 30 percent of all U.S. immigrants, yet over half lacked legal status and naturalization rates lagged far behind eligibility.

Haiti Tragedy Raises Important Immigration Issues for the United States

The 2010 Haiti earthquake prompted Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the United States.

DHS Assistant Secretary John Morton discusses his vision for ICE

Launch of the MPI Speakers Series - Leadership Visions - Moderated by Doris Meissner, Senior Fellow and Director, U.S. Immigration Policy Program, MPI.

Immigration and the United States: Recession Affects Flows, Prospects for Reform

The U.S. recession reshaped immigration flows and dimmed prospects for reform, even as the Obama administration revamped enforcement and legal immigration systems.

Haitian Immigrants in the United States in 2008

The United States was home to more Haitian migrants than any other country in 2008.

New Immigration Bill Edges Comprehensive Immigration Reform Back on the Legislative Agenda

U.S. House Democrats' 2009 immigration reform bill drew nearly 90 co-sponsors but was not seen as a viable path to comprehensive reform.

Salvadoran Immigrants in the United States in 2008

In 2008, Salvadoran-born men participated in the U.S. civilian labor force at a rate of 90 percent, higher than that of all foreign-born men.